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"How do I look?" Caroline asked, spinning around.
"Great, just like the last three days," Alex said sourly.
"Don't sound so disappointed," Caroline said.
"Sorry, it's just…"
"Just what?" Caroline frowned.
"Nothing," Alex said, shaking his head.
"Obviously it's something," Caroline said.
"I don't want to ruin your mood before you go on your date with Klaus," Alex said.
"Alex," Caroline began.
"We'll talk when you get back Care, I promise," Alex said, standing up to hug her. "You really so look beautiful tonight."
"Thank you, She smiled, squeezing his arms as she stepped back. "I'll be sure to get home early tonight."
"What's the rush?" He joked.
"You."
All Caroline was thinking about on her way over to Klaus's was Alex. He was really starting to worry her, and whatever happened to make him so sad and depressed, involved Rebekah. He no longer went out, and stopped talking about her, so Caroline got the hint and didn't mention anything. She wanted to help him, but couldn't if he didn't tell her what was wrong, but he was going to tell her tonight.
No way would she let him weasel himself out of it.
She pulled up the house and hopped out. She walked into the house without knocking like she always did. She went into the living room and poured herself a drink. She never went straight upstairs to Klaus's room; she waited until he came and got her. He never made her wait long, and even if he did, it never mattered. Most of the time Kol was around and she would mess with him. Today, however, Elijah made an appearance.
She prepared herself for whatever he wanted to talk about and forced herself to remain calm. "I don't bite Elijah," She said.
"Forgive me, I wasn't quite sure whether you wanted company or not," Elijah said, walking around her and the table.
"Maybe you'll help pass the time as I wait for your brother," Caroline smiled.
"It would be my honor," Elijah said.
"Perhaps we can have that talk that you so desperately want," Caroline said.
"You can see right through me," Elijah said.
"Not exactly, but I figured we may as well get it over with before you try and compel it out of me," Caroline said. She made eye contact with him as she pulled the small glass vial from in-between her breast and unscrewed it and poured the clear liquid into her drink. She walked around the table and stood in front of him. She made sure they made eye contact while she swallowed the liquid in her glass. She managed to resist the urge to cough and smiled at him. "So, let's talk."
"Vervain," Elijah said.
"I wasn't lying when I said I curse your mane every morning along with my shot of vervain," Caroline said, pouring a vervain free drink.
"Yes, I said, you reminded me of someone," He said.
"Have I convinced you that I'm not her?" She asked.
"No."
"Then please, do tell Elijah, what can I do to change that?" Caroline asked.
"I find it my responsibility to protect my family Caroline. I make it my job to look into those they associate themselves with."
"Which means me and my brother," Caroline reduced.
"Precisely, and I found something interesting. Your brother Alex had an older sister named Isabell, who died at the age of 17. There is no mention of Caroline what's so ever," Elijah said.
Somehow, despite herself, Caroline managed to laugh. It was strangled and she was pretty sure Elijah saw straight through it. While she wasn't even aware Alex had a sister, she was extremely grateful and reacted quickly.
"I should have known it was you Elijah. Out of all your siblings, I thought Klaus would confront me first," Caroline smiled.
"What would I do?" Klaus asked, sauntering in the room.
"Seems Caroline isn't who she claims to be," Elijah said, and then proceeded to tell Klaus about what he discovered, while Caroline looked amused the entire time.
"You know Elijah, you are a hundred percent right. Alex has an older sister named Isabell, but if you would have looked a little harder, there is no proof of death, because she went missing. Do you want to know what happened to her Elijah?" Caroline asked. "Her father sold her off to a bunch of cruel, malicious men so he could buy his alcohol. Want to know how old she was? Fourteen years old. Fast forward a couple of years and one of them realized she was getting old, wouldn't have much longer to live, especially with the abuse they put her through, so they turn her. She then kills them all, one by one, in their sleep, and she enjoyed the kill. Once it's all over, she leaves their dead bodies to rot and runs away, leaving behind the weak and pathetic girl Isabell behind." Caroline took a moment and walked away from Elijah, keeping her back to both. This needed to look like this was upsetting her, and being put on the spot like this was upsetting. "I returned home and found my brother. You should have seen his face," Caroline laughed, and turned around to face the brothers. "I learned very quickly that I wouldn't be able to return home. I hid in a nearby village and changed my name to Caroline. I learned how to be a vampire, and when I turned my brother, I taught him all I knew. I have nothing to hide Elijah. If you want to dig up my past, go ahead, because I am not the person you think I am. I suggest you follow my lead and forget all about this person, just like I forgot about Isabell. Their both dead get over it."
She and Elijah stared at each other until he looked away and Caroline focused on Klaus.
"Ready?" She asked.
"Shall we?" He asked, holding his arm out to her.
She took it and they walked out, leaving a confused and guilty Elijah behind.
It was dark in Caroline's room, and it smelled of alcohol. None of it fazed Alex; he was too busy wrapped in his thoughts. His mind was racing one thousand miles per house, one thought after another. He would think about one thing, and then something else would cross his mind, and then that would lead to more thoughts, then he would start thinking about what started those thoughts. It was too much, so he drank. Unfortunately, that only seemed to make it worse. It made it worse because it helped. He could only focused on one thought at a time, and it turned out to be the thought he was trying to avoid. The most intimate person in his life would hate him for what he did, she would despise him. Sure, he and Rebekah made up, but less than two hours afterwards, things took a turn for the worse.
**FLASHBACK**
It pained him to leave her, especially since they had just finished making love and she wanted more, but her brothers would be back soon and they both agreed it would be safer if he left. Like he always did, he went to Caroline to wait for her to return from her date with Klaus. It was kind of weird thinking about the two of them dating, so he tried not to, but Caroline seemed happy and that's all that mattered.
He was sitting on the couch when he heard the front door open. It wasn't Caroline, she never entered that quietly. He stood up, prepared to face whoever ti was, but in no way was he prepared to come face to face with Mikael.
"Hello Alex," Mikael greeted.
"Mikael," Alex said numbly.
"Please sit," Mikael said gesturing to the couch. Alex knew he had no choice s, so he sat.
"I'm afraid we haven't had many conversations Alex, and that's my fault, so please, do forgive me," Mikael said.
"It's not like we have a lot in common," Alex said.
"More than you think Alex," Mikael said. "I hear you want to hear about it what happened in France."
Alex's head snapped to Mikael's, staring at him. "What do you know about France?"
"Enough that you would greatly benefit from," Mikael said.
"Tell me," Alex demanded.
"For a price," Mikael said easily.
He had walked right into that one, but Mikael ad hit a sensitive spot. Alex had a gap in his memory. One day he was in Spain, the next thing he knew he was in France and nearly a month had past. He had no idea what happened, and that's all he focused on for the next two years. He had gone to Caroline, but she couldn't find anything, meaning whatever happened must have been serious. It took him nearly dying to get over it and move on, but that didn't mean he didn't want to know what happened.
"What's the price?" Alex asked, taking the bait.
"Just one question," Mikael said.
"Deal,"" Alex said without thinking it through.
"Excellent," Mikael smiled.
"What's your question?" Alex asked.
Mikael flashed forward and pinned him against the wall while roughly sinking his teeth into his neck. Alex cried out in pain and tried to shove him away. He pulled away and gripped Alex's throat, forcing him to look into his eyes.
"What has Caroline been doing with my children?"
**FLASHBACK ENDED**
Alex rubbed his neck at the memory of Mikael sinking his teeth into his skin. It was to check to see if he vervain in his system, and then he asked his question, compelling the answer out of him. He compelled the secret Alex knew would ruin his entire life, because he knew it would end Caroline's
**FLASHBACK**
Alex's eyes widened in surprise and didn't want to answer this question, but he found his mouth moving. "Befriending them and recently started sleeping with Klaus."
"That's all I wanted to know," Mikael said. "Do not say anything to Caroline until I tell you too." He let Alex out of his compulsion and turned to leave. Alex sank to the floor, holding his neck. "Caroline knows exactly what happened to you in France."
Alex closed is eyes tight, praying that when he opened them this would all be one nightmare, but when he opened them, it turned out to be his very own personal hell.
**FLASHBACK ENDED**
He had to keep that hut burning secret to himself for three days. He had to look Caroline and Rebekah in the eyes every day, knowing he signed their death sentences. That was why he now avoided Rebekah. He hadn't broken it off, just simply disappeared so she wouldn't be able to find him or talk to him. Maybe he should have enjoyed the time they had left together, but he wasn't sure he would be able to spend time with her knowing she would be dead. Caroline, she was pure torture. She was his oldest and closest friend, and he betrayed her. It broke his heart and destroyed him. If it did all that to him, what would it do to Caroline?
"An art museum? I like it" Caroline grinned.
Klaus chuckled and took her arm, leading her to the entrance. "Have I taken you anywhere you didn't like?"
"There's a first time for everything you know," Caroline said.
"You're just going to have to trust me that that won't happened," Klaus said.
"We'll see," Caroline smiled. "Now show me some art work."
He showed her every piece and went into detail about them. He told her the mood of the painting, describing what the artist might have been thinking or feeling at the time. Caroline could tell by his voice how passionate he was about art, and for some unknown reason, found it a turn on.
Not because of his knowledge of art, but because of how passionate he was about it. She found herself watching his lips rather than examine the picture. He must have caught her looking one too many times because he questioned her.
"I sense you've lost interest," He said.
"Not at all, I just found something else much more interesting," Caroline said.
"And what is that?" Klaus asked.
"I think it would be easier to show you rather than try to explain it to you," Caroline said.
"Go ahead," Klaus said.
Caroline smiled slyly and stepped closer to Klaus until their bodies just brushed together. She made sure their eyes were locked together as she teasingly brushed her lips against his, darting her tongue out to lick his bottom lip. He grabbed her lips and pulled her against him and went in for another kiss, but she denied it and whispered in his ear.
"While I am against groping in public, I have no problem with cars," She whispered, pressing a kiss against his neck.
He grabbed her hand and pulled her away from all the pretty art work and outside to where the car was. He practically shoved her in her seat before getting in and driving away quickly.
She figured he was going somewhere more private and decided to tease him on the way there. She leaned over and started nibbling on his neck while slipping her hand slowly down his chest to the growing bulge in his pants. She rubbed him through the fabric, earning a groan from him. She chuckled and nibbled on his earlobe. "Drive faster," She whispered. She kissed and licked her way down his neck once more before taking a bite out of him.
Klaus sore loudly and the car jerked to a stop. His hands grabbed her hips and pulled her on top of him while she drank. She closed her eyes and let the feeling of him over take her. His blood was absolutely the best, and there was no other blood like it. It made her feel amazing, like she was on top of the world. It made her feel safe. She pulled away and looked at him, both of them breathing heavy.
Caroline hadn't realized it, but she and been rocking her hips against his, making both of them filled with wanting. She slowly licked his blood off her lips. He growled and grabbed the back of her neck and pulling her mouth down to hers, pulling her into a brutal kiss. Normally they both fought for control, but Caroline let him win. While he shoved his tongue in her mouth and dominated her, she started rocking her hips against his once more.
She felt his erection pressing against her core and it excited her more than it should have, and she pulled away from him all together. She smiled at him and pressed a hand firmly against his chest.
"I suppose I should thank you for tonight, all though I could have gone without story time with Elijah," She said.
"Elijah owes you an apology," Klaus said through narrowed eyes.
"He was looking out for his family," Caroline said.
"His family can look out for themselves," Klaus said.
"Everyone needs someone needs someone to look out for them Klaus, even the almighty hybrid," She smiled.
"That's why I have you," He said.
He said it so simply it took Caroline's breath away. "You just met me Klaus," She said.
"I know."
They starred at each other for a few moments before Caroline climbed off him and back into her seat. He continued to drive back to his house in total silence. It wasn't awkward, in fact, it was surprisingly comfortable. That was what scarred them the most,, was that they had reached a point where they didn't need to talk or touch, they could just be together and that was enough.
They pulled up ot his house and Klaus vamped sped around the car, opening her door. She got out and Klaus closed the door behind her, gently pressing her against the car. He cupped her face and gently brushed his lips against her own. He rested his forehead against hers and they just stood there together, breathing each other's air, enjoying each other's company.
It was Klaus who said something first. "I have no idea how this happened, but you are the first one to ever open me up like this," Klaus said.
"Like what Klaus?" Caroline asked quietly.
"Like I don't have to worry about someone betraying me, like I don't have to be strong for everyone, and like I can let my guard down and for once in my life, enjoy myself," He said.
Caroline's breath caught in her throat and if her heart was still beating, she knew it would stop. Oh how ironic all this was. She had melted the hybrids ice cold heart to the point where he trusted her and she was keeping a secret so big that it could destroy him; it would once he found out. She closed her eyes and pressed her hand against his unshaved cheek and pulled him into a hug. They stood there for probably five minutes before Caroline spoke.
"In my three centuries alive, I've never found a purpose in my life, I've never been able to find a reason to live, and then I met you. You're made me want to live every day to the fullest and I have, thanks to you, but make no mistake Klaus, I have secrets. Secrets that even Elijah won't be able to figure out, secrets that one day, they will destroy me, and possible you when the time comes and when my secrets come out, I will do whatever I have to, to assure that you and your family won't got sucked in. All I'm asking is a little trust, and a chance to explain myself."
Klaus licked his lips slowly and surprised her by pulling her closer, "In the last thousand years, I haven't met someone like you Caroline. You're beautiful, intelligent, full of light and innocence, and you take my breath away. Whatever your secrets are, they won't destroy me or my family, I've never felt this before, and I'm serious to see where it's going," He said. "When you're ready to let me in on these secrets of yours, I'll be waiting."
He kissed her forehead before disappearing into the house, leaving Caroline standing there. She blinked several times before she got in her own car and drove back to her house, the entire time thinking about what just happened. How the hell did things come to this? How the hell did she and Klaus get this close? When did they get this close? And when did she fall in love with him?
Caroline found Alex in her room, surrounded by empty bottles, and crying into his hands. She was frozen for a second, surprised at the sight of Alex actually crying.
She walked over to him and took the bottle from his steel grip, and set it aside while she hauled him to his feet and practically carried him to the bathroom. She turned on the shower and started to undress him. When he was down to just his boxers, he seemed to break out of trance just enough to push her out the bathroom and she hoped, to hop in the shower.
She changed into sneakers, jeans, and a loose shirt and started cleaning while she waited. He had gone though over eighteen bottles of whiskey and bourbon in the past three days. She had never seen him like this before, and didn't want to see him like it for one more day, whatever caused this, and they would fix it, and get over it, together.
She had several blood bags ready for him; he was bound to have a headache after all the drinking he did.
She remained seated on the bed when he came out wearing only a pair of jeans that hung low on his hips. He sat next to her and took the blood bag she offered. While she was willing to wait for him to gather him, he wasn't, he needed to get this off his chest.
"The other night while you went on your date with Klaus, I came back here to wait for you, and Mikael showed," he said.
Caroline immediately tensed and sat straight up while he blood started to boil. "What did he do?" She demanded.
"Took a good chunk out of my neck, but that was just to see if I had vervain in my system," he said, watching Caroline's face carefully. She looked more angry then scared, which confused him slightly.
She stood up and started pacing. She made a deal with Mikael a long time ago; he wasn't allowed to compel Alex! Why else would he check to see if there was vervain in Alex's system?
"Why would he check if you had vervain in your system? There must be a reason," Caroline said. There had to be a reason, he wouldn't just do it randomly.
"I made a deal with him Caroline, that's why he did it," Alex said.
"Excuse me?" Caroline asked, freezing.
"He said he would tell me what I wanted to know, all I had to do was answer one question. Caroline, I didn't have vervain in me."
"What did he ask?" Caroline asked.
"What you were doing with his children," Alex whispered. Caroline finally turned around and drilled holes into him with her eyes. "He told me I couldn't tell you he asked, until he have me permission."
"Why did he give you permission Alex?" Caroline asked. Alex looked away and Caroline rushed forward and yanked him off the bed and slammed him against the wall. "Answer me Alexzander!"
"He's going to attack them tonight," Alex said.
Caroline's eyes widened and she flashed out of the room and downstairs. She threw open the front door and came to a halt, surprised to find the oldest Original standing there.
"Elijah," She whispered.
So should I be worried about the lack of reviews for the last chapter, or did some of you just didn't want to do it? Anyways, this story is starting to pick up and I would like to know what you guys think so far. Review